I'm a 68 year old granny and I have just come home from a LAP. In Australia that's what we call riding the circumference of our country. 21000ks. What can say? Ok I didn't go off road but wow what a comfy confident experience. Three months plus some, camping and motel's. Unbelievable...so reliable. I think I look ridiculous to be honest but guess what...I sure don't feel it. Love my Beast. She is the best! Shes 2014 model. Longest I've kept a bike. 117,000 ks on the clock and still purs like a kitten .
Great vid! This is the video that made me pull the trigger on my 2014 Valkyrie. For everyone throwing out the VMAX and the Rocket III, you’re missing the point. This bike is a stripped down Goldwing that is still a very powerful cruiser and much more comfortable to ride than the other two. It is way more nimble due to the low center of gravity from the flat 6 and the engine is bulletproof reliable. IMO they didn’t sell well when new because they were way overpriced from the factory for a stripped down muscle cruiser. The only negative in buying a used one now is that because they weren’t hot sellers, there is barely any aftermarket support. That said, I bought one with a heated Corbin two up seat, Corbin hard bags and I can take this on a multi day trip and be super comfortable. Plus, when you show up at a rally, you’re likely going to be the only one with one and most riders have never even seen one in person. Buy one and you’ll love it.
I bought a leftover 2014 Dark Red Metallic in May for an amazing price, $10,372 out the door. It is a great bike and there's a lot to like about it. It's rock stable at high speeds on the highway but handles like a sport bike as well. You can cruise on it all day or a touring trip but also treat it like a hooligan bike as well. I get about 50 MPG with when I ride highway and with a 6.1 gallon tank you can definitely go the distance. It's looks are subject to opinion but it's still a great bike.
captainengland Yeah, bargain for sure. I couldn't pass it up and it had a lot of things I wanted in a cruiser. ABS would be nice but not having it wasn't a deal breaker.
Sean, take the Valkyrie and you can pull the grom on a trailer behind the Valk like the Goldwings pull the trailers. That motor will pull a car. In the UK they have Goldwings as towing vehicles.
I have the vtx 1800F and the 2014 valkyrie..ill tell you its night and day..the valkyrie its a far superior bike in every way ..more power,faster and handles amazing... i come from riding sportbikes and the valkyrie makes me happy taking the twisties
Which bike would you say would be better for a 5’10” 145lb guy between this and a rocket iii. Been riding for 10 years but I’ve never had anything this big
Dude, you're selling me on the Valkyrie and I've only been thinking of getting a smaller 400cc to downgrade from my 650cc. I want two now. Actually three, small, med and Valkyrie
For those that learned absolutely nothing about this bike. It’s a 1832 flat 6 that makes 117 hp and 123 lb tq and weighs 150 pounds less than a Gold Wing.
Tell me about that windshield. Make and model? Did it do any good being so small? I don't like tall windshields and having to look through a distorted image, and constantly having to look above or below instead of just letting my eyes adjust to my head angle.
Do you ship to Canada on regular sales ? What would the fee be to Northern Alberta T0h 1z0 And would you ship the winner of the Harley if from Canada ? Please answer
Vmax 1700 and 1200, diavel, rocket 3, m109, vrod, hell the old magna v65, dont get me wrong i love the new valk but it wasnt hard to list a more powerful cruiser. Their are more but they are a little closer to the valk in the 1/4 mile time. Im certainly looking forward to the development of the power cruisers.
How does this compare with a FJR1309es in terms of performance? Are they similar? I am looking at a crusier second bike and was wondering if it is going to be very similar to the FJR I have.
Hey sandeep, I own both a '14 valkyrie and '04 FJR. They are similar in performance but the FJR is faster. The valk has the torque but once you are out of first gear the fjr will walk away from it. Valk has a governed top speed of 127, FJR is 150+. But don't get me wrong...the valk is still plenty fast. Foot positioning on the valk is 1" forward and 1" higher than the goldwing - so that is also something to consider. A lot of features that are standard on the Wing did not get moved over to the Valkyrie, it does not have reverse, cruise, or interlocking brakes. The only storage it has in stock form is a small box behind the side cover, maybe 2-3L in size.
@@Serjical23 thanks. I think I am going to maybe go ahead with a VTX1800 or something like a second cruiser then. That is helpful information and making my decision making easier. Matbe even a Vulcan nomad or something is good. I need storage.
Bought one (2015 zero miles on it) Yesterday (September 2018) for $11655.00 with a 7 year power train/computer warranty. Base price was before dealer charges $9999.00 on the first day, put 351 break in miles on it
Man, awesome. Congratulations. I'll live with mine until I die. Some people don't 'get' this bike but if it speaks to you then your stable will always have your Valk.
Bought a brand new '14 last May. $8300 plus my 15 year old VTX. The bike is just unreal. Don't pay any attention to the haters. They don't have a clue if they've never ridden a Valk, and all that matters anyway is that you like it. Keep the shiny side up, my brrother!
I would love to see Honda bring back the 14/15 style Valkyrie with the new 2018+ Goldwing engine with the DCT. I mean could you imagine a Goldwing power plant with 125HP DCT in a lighter bike.......... blaaaaa. Sorry, creamed a little there lol.
@@allentraylor5659 great trolling man,nevermind 😂 I saw your video of So-Cal lights so I know now what handlebars you installed. I'm 43,on the motorcycle since 13th year of life...now owner of F6C. New rider,yeah. 😂👍
I own the same exact bike been riding many years been to Harley-Davidson Triumph Orion bikes did Valkyrie best power Cruiser I've ever owned almost no maintenance easy 200,000 mile bike
So I finished my MSF course and bought a 1100 Shadow, but turned out it wasn't enough bike for the freeways around here in rural Texas, so I sold it like a week later. I dug around and researched stuff online, and I ordered a 2014 Valkyrie from a dealership 2 states away without ever sitting on one.... So I probably have 5 hours of seat time since the MSF course on a motorcycle and I am upgrading to a 2014 Valkyrie... Am I going to die? =D
I hope you are OK. My first 10 days of riding after the MSF Basic Rider Course , I rode like a maniac. Interstate , max traffic with frequent lane swaps, and canyon carving on my Suzuki M50. Came very close to crossing the center line into a pickup truck while canyon carving . I resolved to calm down , stay off the interstate and out of the canyons for at least one month while building experience . Five months later , still alive and skills greatly improved . I also took the MSF Advanced Rider Course in August of 2022. My M50 is almost a bicycle to me at this point . But it's really uncomfortable above 70 mph/114 kph.
@@amerigo88 Lol, this was a while back and I am fine. For reference your M50 is about 600lbs and 52hp, and the 2014 Valk is about 750lbs and 118hp, although mine is probably more like ~800lbs with all my bags and accessories. The Valkyrie is actually pretty capable for a "cruiser". It probably has about a 40-45 degree max lean angle, plus I have upgraded the front suspension, the rear spring, and raised the gearing. Since I posted this I have spent a lot of time at low speed drills, practicing leaning the bike and my body, hit 120mph several times passing people on those little 2 lane Texas highways, did a 16 hour round trip ride where I was probably averaging REALLY close to 100mph last winter, and a LOT of 4 hour round trip rides. Cruising at 100mph on a 4 hour round trip ride sitting straight up like you are in a dinner chair with no windscreen is a hell of an ab workout. I do wish the bike was faster on the top end for those times you need to pass people quickly. I keep going back and forth between some combo of adding a 50-75 wet nitrous kit, a turbo, having my cams reground for some more overlap and swapping out my stock ECU for a megasquirt, or just saying screw it and buying a ZX14R. Tough choices.
Been riding many more years than I like to remember been through triumphs what IBEW job box Hardee's / 20 years ended up with Honda Valkyrie 04 teen wish I'd had it from the start what a fantastic hassle-free motorcycle waste of time checking the oil at 5000 miles
I've got two stripped down GL1100 Goldwings. The oldest is 1980 with over 200k miles. It's the daily beater. Just for the hell of it, I've raced a couple of sport bikes with it. A cbr600 with an overbore kit, and a cbr1000 stock. Apparently they weren't ready when the light turned green, even though I told them I was going to get on it. The 600 couldn't get by me until my upshift at about 85 mph. The 1000 got by me at about 70 mph. The Harley guys watching appeared to be amused. I'm ok with losing to those bikes for now... but I think the bottom end of the fresher 1982 is strong enough to handle nitrous, and a fabricated v-boost system. Then it might be a right proper sleeper.
@2:23 Could market professionals please take note of this TEXTBOOK EXAMPLE on how to sell a bike. I am so freaking in love right now :) Thank you for putting this together dude...
mad4tarmac this is america they didn't neuter it here only in europe. If your trying to say the 85 original year is faster it has maybe 1-2hp more than the years after, yamaha had to put on an exhaust that was up too regulation.
The bike is fine however U need a windshield to keep U feeling fresh on the long trips. A good contoured windshield will protect U and add several MPG.
I had a 1200 vmax and it fitted me fine (I'm 6 feet tall 34" inside leg) But I tried sitting on a 1700 vmax and my knees were uncomfortably knocking against the back of the air scoops. So no way it would fit me, how did Yamaha get it so wrong?
I think I'll be just fine with my VTX 1800 that I'm about to buy for a steal of a price. Well... sort of. The guy is only asking $4k, but its market value is around 5500, and he also upgraded it with a mid range dyno tune, big K&N intake filter and Vance & Hines pipes. She sounds SUPER mean!
I have the vtx 1800f and the 2014 valkyrie.. the valkyrie has way more power and handles amazing in the twisties..the vtx is more for a light to light monster
The Rocket III is straight-line faster, but can't touch the Valkyrie for handling with those 6 cylinders way down low in the frame. Can't really go wrong with either bike, IMHO.
Schmidt McGready I am 6'4 330 pounds and this is a comfortable bike. What I have read that short wind screen is more for looks but they do have higher ones out there that are easy to install.
fast huh . Sounds like ya never rode a 4 cylinder super bike off the assembly line in the late 70s and 80s , xs11 GPZ1000 KZ 1000 KZ 1300 YA you would take off from start and theyed be 4 blocks ahead a ya in that block wth .
@@theinquiringengineer The brakes are way better than the 1300 and it's fuel injected. The 1300 sounds better with the single pin crank tho. It's a high powered monster you'd love. 😀
yea you shouldn't be riding bud, i would start suggest that you start saving your money for the balls removal surgery. Also make sure you buy yourself a KIA Soul for next car.
Hey bud I've been watching you for a.year and and a half. Matter of fact I bought a Vulcan s 650 on your suggestion to check it out and I love it. What I don't understand is that you either talking about a beginner bike an intermediate bike or big giant Cruiser. But thanks like cars people like big cars little cars small cars some people like to drive semis. I like my bike because it's just about its traffic it's intermediate it's got a little bit of go to it it's comfortable as hell twisties of Grey all that but that's my preference. But a lot of these logs make it sound like if your not an intermediate don't buy this if you're not a middle don't buy that and if you're not you know you should just go big people should just get what they want and feel comfortable with and have fun with. Keep up the good work keep up the good work.
I'm a 68 year old granny and I have just come home from a LAP. In Australia that's what we call riding the circumference of our country. 21000ks. What can say? Ok I didn't go off road but wow what a comfy confident experience. Three months plus some, camping and motel's. Unbelievable...so reliable. I think I look ridiculous to be honest but guess what...I sure don't feel it. Love my Beast. She is the best!
Shes 2014 model. Longest I've kept a bike. 117,000 ks on the clock and still purs like a kitten .
I read that it has only 4" of travel at the back, is it really comfortable still on rough paved roads?
how are you driving such a big bike at 68😂 damn granny you strong
Great vid! This is the video that made me pull the trigger on my 2014 Valkyrie. For everyone throwing out the VMAX and the Rocket III, you’re missing the point. This bike is a stripped down Goldwing that is still a very powerful cruiser and much more comfortable to ride than the other two. It is way more nimble due to the low center of gravity from the flat 6 and the engine is bulletproof reliable. IMO they didn’t sell well when new because they were way overpriced from the factory for a stripped down muscle cruiser. The only negative in buying a used one now is that because they weren’t hot sellers, there is barely any aftermarket support. That said, I bought one with a heated Corbin two up seat, Corbin hard bags and I can take this on a multi day trip and be super comfortable. Plus, when you show up at a rally, you’re likely going to be the only one with one and most riders have never even seen one in person. Buy one and you’ll love it.
Too much plastic. Not rough/cool looking. No stock sound. Just not cool.
Not cool for you, but for me and other people they are amazing.
Man, that bike is the epitome of "more bike than you need." I love it
I have a 2014. Three years so far. It kicks ass.
I bought a leftover 2014 Dark Red Metallic in May for an amazing price, $10,372 out the door. It is a great bike and there's a lot to like about it. It's rock stable at high speeds on the highway but handles like a sport bike as well. You can cruise on it all day or a touring trip but also treat it like a hooligan bike as well. I get about 50 MPG with when I ride highway and with a 6.1 gallon tank you can definitely go the distance. It's looks are subject to opinion but it's still a great bike.
How Much!! thats about £ 7.000 uk Pounds.Bargin
captainengland
Yeah, bargain for sure. I couldn't pass it up and it had a lot of things I wanted in a cruiser. ABS would be nice but not having it wasn't a deal breaker.
Scott K. I have one too. I love it!!!
Amen to that! And in metallic dark red too. Gawd!
Scott K. Does it have a reverse gear?
Sean, take the Valkyrie and you can pull the grom on a trailer behind the Valk like the Goldwings pull the trailers. That motor will pull a car. In the UK they have Goldwings as towing vehicles.
Please share info on where those highway pegs came from. Been looking for my 2015 valkyrie!!!
I have a 98 F6C Valkyrie, wonderful machine. When I park it at one of our local coffee shops it always brings attention.
Agreed, my 2000 Fat Lady Banner Bike, draws onlookers all the time.
That was the most hipster thing I ever heard
I have m109r (2016), it is interesting to compare them, who is more powerful?
When I was young, I low sided a friends bike with no gloves on. Turned my palms to hamburger.
Put your mitts on.
jweb9 This dipshit never rides with gloves.
Dick Johnson yep. I'm guessing he thinks his God is protecting him. FFS.🙈
Nobody gives a fuck
Dick Johnson he rode with a glove on the Indian scout
jweb9 So? Then you get disability if you get hurt and retire early
How does this compare to the VTX1800F? I own a F and thinking about crossing over to this.
I have the vtx 1800F and the 2014 valkyrie..ill tell you its night and day..the valkyrie its a far superior bike in every way ..more power,faster and handles amazing... i come from riding sportbikes and the valkyrie makes me happy taking the twisties
Which highway pegs are on crash bars? I really like them
1994 & 1995 CB 1000... 2 years also. I had the '94. The Big Black One TORQUE MONSTER! I want this Valkyrie next!
Which bike would you say would be better for a 5’10” 145lb guy between this and a rocket iii. Been riding for 10 years but I’ve never had anything this big
I LOVE how you begin your reviews with Christ! GREAT reviews!!!
Love the screen mounts. Unlimited options for your own personalised custom screen.
The most amazing bike I've ever ridden! The power is stump pulling.
Dude, you're selling me on the Valkyrie and I've only been thinking of getting a smaller 400cc to downgrade from my 650cc. I want two now. Actually three, small, med and Valkyrie
For those that learned absolutely nothing about this bike.
It’s a 1832 flat 6 that makes 117 hp and 123 lb tq and weighs 150 pounds less than a Gold Wing.
Why doesn't. It have more hp tho..
Because it doesn’t rev high and doesn’t need it.
@@EwecntDoesn't "need" it... That's why people didn't buy it. Also too much plastic. Looks cheap.
So it is an 1800cc. Is it the same torque and and HP as the VTX?
I know it’s 8 months late but I have two buddies with VTX 1800’s and I walk off and leave them on my 2014 Valkyrie, it’s actually 1832 ci........
I love my vtx 1800s but want a Valkyrie also
I don't believe the Valkyrie has a faster 1\4 mile than the vtx sorry
Apples and oranges.
How big is it compared to an m109r, frame wise?
Did you say Poconos? You should come up to Honesdale/ Hawley area. Great rides to be had up here!
Wish Honda would come out with a new Valkyrie Tourer!
You'd be amazed how many of those were wrecked or brought back. (I know. I thought they were cool as hell too)
It's called a Goldwing.
@@20Unknown I’m glad you said it cause I was sitting here faceplaming about the comment 😂😂
F6b
Tell me about that windshield. Make and model? Did it do any good being so small? I don't like tall windshields and having to look through a distorted image, and constantly having to look above or below instead of just letting my eyes adjust to my head angle.
I just bought this same model of bike. I have to admit that your videos helped me decide.
If you could have only one bike. For an all round weekend bike. Would you pick this ?
sent you blokes an email from your website...couple weeks ago now...no reply...
Hello
What motor oil do you use in your Honda Valkyrie 1800.
Thank you and best regards
Do you ship to Canada on regular sales ? What would the fee be to Northern Alberta T0h 1z0
And would you ship the winner of the Harley if from Canada ?
Please answer
Good question ! Another Albertan here.
Man you are a genius with comic timing and timing in general. That is why your videos are SICK!
Vmax 1700 and 1200, diavel, rocket 3, m109, vrod, hell the old magna v65, dont get me wrong i love the new valk but it wasnt hard to list a more powerful cruiser. Their are more but they are a little closer to the valk in the 1/4 mile time. Im certainly looking forward to the development of the power cruisers.
Just wondering how the M109R fairs with/against the other bikes that you mentioned here???
Not sure if I did it right or wrong, but my first bike is/was this bike in the ruby red. Love this bike.
You still riding?
@@kidronreddy1671 oh yes
Badder than Shaft, Superfly, James Bond and Kung Fu all put together ~
Why is shop closed
How does this compare with a FJR1309es in terms of performance? Are they similar? I am looking at a crusier second bike and was wondering if it is going to be very similar to the FJR I have.
Hey sandeep, I own both a '14 valkyrie and '04 FJR. They are similar in performance but the FJR is faster. The valk has the torque but once you are out of first gear the fjr will walk away from it. Valk has a governed top speed of 127, FJR is 150+. But don't get me wrong...the valk is still plenty fast. Foot positioning on the valk is 1" forward and 1" higher than the goldwing - so that is also something to consider. A lot of features that are standard on the Wing did not get moved over to the Valkyrie, it does not have reverse, cruise, or interlocking brakes. The only storage it has in stock form is a small box behind the side cover, maybe 2-3L in size.
@@Serjical23 thanks. I think I am going to maybe go ahead with a VTX1800 or something like a second cruiser then. That is helpful information and making my decision making easier. Matbe even a Vulcan nomad or something is good. I need storage.
That's like a Cruiser version of Suzuki Hayabusa 😂😂
Bought one (2015 zero miles on it) Yesterday (September 2018) for $11655.00 with a 7 year power train/computer warranty. Base price was before dealer charges $9999.00 on the first day, put 351 break in miles on it
Man, awesome. Congratulations. I'll live with mine until I die. Some people don't 'get' this bike but if it speaks to you then your stable will always have your Valk.
Bought a brand new '14 last May. $8300 plus my 15 year old VTX. The bike is just unreal. Don't pay any attention to the haters. They don't have a clue if they've never ridden a Valk, and all that matters anyway is that you like it. Keep the shiny side up, my brrother!
I think I'd like to retrofit a '14 - '15 engine in the 1st gen cradle.
What is the name of this bike!? nothing in the title or description.
I bought one 6 weeks ago put 2000 miles on it so far its an awesome bike....you never mentioned the Valkyrie looks like judge Dredds bike.
This or a Triumph rocket 3. Which one do you choose?
I would love to see Honda bring back the 14/15 style Valkyrie with the new 2018+ Goldwing engine with the DCT. I mean could you imagine a Goldwing power plant with 125HP DCT in a lighter bike.......... blaaaaa. Sorry, creamed a little there lol.
wait is there a difference between this and the rune ?
Anybody know what passenger floorboards those are?
I wonder if this or the VTX 1800 would win a race.
you can add the holding kit.
Wonder how the vtx1800 would stack up.
That's what I ride 03 vtx1800c and I love it. I get compliments everywhere I go.
I own one of these...
Mine is unique...
I put shorter/straighter handle-bars on mine.......
Much improved RIDE/ IMPROVED HANDLING....
Which one?
The handlebars?
@@kravanamjesecu
Yes HANDLEBARS
@@allentraylor5659 which handlebars?
@@allentraylor5659 great trolling man,nevermind 😂
I saw your video of So-Cal lights so I know now what handlebars you installed.
I'm 43,on the motorcycle since 13th year of life...now owner of F6C.
New rider,yeah. 😂👍
Love that high way pegs, but I prefer my 2010 Triumph Roadster. But I do think the Honda is a amazing Roadster.
Sean! I’m about to buy a ‘15 with only 5k miles on it for 9000, what do you think?
@1:41 "...forgot to love the world,.." Really cc?
I own the same exact bike been riding many years been to Harley-Davidson Triumph Orion bikes did Valkyrie best power Cruiser I've ever owned almost no maintenance easy 200,000 mile bike
what year is that honda?
Yea. Not really into crusiers but when I'm ready it'll be something sick like this.
A truly beautiful motorcycle.
In your opinion when is someone too old to ride a motorcycle 50 70, 74 How old I am thinking of purchasing a very nice matching am I nuts!
I found one of these and also a matching Corvette for my 50th birthday.
Sounds like a truly happy birthday!🎂🎁🎈🎉🎊!!!
So I finished my MSF course and bought a 1100 Shadow, but turned out it wasn't enough bike for the freeways around here in rural Texas, so I sold it like a week later. I dug around and researched stuff online, and I ordered a 2014 Valkyrie from a dealership 2 states away without ever sitting on one.... So I probably have 5 hours of seat time since the MSF course on a motorcycle and I am upgrading to a 2014 Valkyrie... Am I going to die? =D
I hope you are OK. My first 10 days of riding after the MSF Basic Rider Course , I rode like a maniac. Interstate , max traffic with frequent lane swaps, and canyon carving on my Suzuki M50. Came very close to crossing the center line into a pickup truck while canyon carving . I resolved to calm down , stay off the interstate and out of the canyons for at least one month while building experience . Five months later , still alive and skills greatly improved . I also took the MSF Advanced Rider Course in August of 2022. My M50 is almost a bicycle to me at this point . But it's really uncomfortable above 70 mph/114 kph.
@@amerigo88 Lol, this was a while back and I am fine. For reference your M50 is about 600lbs and 52hp, and the 2014 Valk is about 750lbs and 118hp, although mine is probably more like ~800lbs with all my bags and accessories. The Valkyrie is actually pretty capable for a "cruiser". It probably has about a 40-45 degree max lean angle, plus I have upgraded the front suspension, the rear spring, and raised the gearing. Since I posted this I have spent a lot of time at low speed drills, practicing leaning the bike and my body, hit 120mph several times passing people on those little 2 lane Texas highways, did a 16 hour round trip ride where I was probably averaging REALLY close to 100mph last winter, and a LOT of 4 hour round trip rides. Cruising at 100mph on a 4 hour round trip ride sitting straight up like you are in a dinner chair with no windscreen is a hell of an ab workout. I do wish the bike was faster on the top end for those times you need to pass people quickly. I keep going back and forth between some combo of adding a 50-75 wet nitrous kit, a turbo, having my cams reground for some more overlap and swapping out my stock ECU for a megasquirt, or just saying screw it and buying a ZX14R. Tough choices.
Been riding many more years than I like to remember been through triumphs what IBEW job box Hardee's / 20 years ended up with Honda Valkyrie 04 teen wish I'd had it from the start what a fantastic hassle-free motorcycle waste of time checking the oil at 5000 miles
Two years ago they were blowing these out as left overs for 9 to 10k. Should have jumped on one.
That's what every casual biker says lmao. Heard it a million times... "Yo bro why did u buy that bike? The R1 would kill that bike". 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I've got two stripped down GL1100 Goldwings. The oldest is 1980 with over 200k miles. It's the daily beater. Just for the hell of it, I've raced a couple of sport bikes with it. A cbr600 with an overbore kit, and a cbr1000 stock. Apparently they weren't ready when the light turned green, even though I told them I was going to get on it. The 600 couldn't get by me until my upshift at about 85 mph. The 1000 got by me at about 70 mph. The Harley guys watching appeared to be amused. I'm ok with losing to those bikes for now... but I think the bottom end of the fresher 1982 is strong enough to handle nitrous, and a fabricated v-boost system. Then it might be a right proper sleeper.
Where is the 0 to 60 test on this one? That’s one of the most important features of these rides.
@2:23 Could market professionals please take note of this TEXTBOOK EXAMPLE on how to sell a bike. I am so freaking in love right now :) Thank you for putting this together dude...
ever try the vmax ???the full power one?
mad4tarmac this is america they didn't neuter it here only in europe. If your trying to say the 85 original year is faster it has maybe 1-2hp more than the years after, yamaha had to put on an exhaust that was up too regulation.
Amen brother that's the real legend I had a gen 1 1200cc v4 yamaha vmax a true cruiser and a Harley destroyer and anything else it wants to pass
The bike is fine however U need a windshield to keep U feeling fresh on the long trips. A good contoured windshield will protect U and add several MPG.
interesting. how does a windshield add mpg?
The headlight on that bike reminds me of the robot on the Lost in Space movie..
Ummm a Gen 2 Vmax will leave that like it's in reverse.... try one, you'll like it.
chopcor I think you may be mistaken. It may beat it but it will be closer than you think. This thing is a monster.
V max are ok. But too small a frame for normal sized people.
I had a 1200 vmax and it fitted me fine (I'm 6 feet tall 34" inside leg) But I tried sitting on a 1700 vmax and my knees were uncomfortably knocking against the back of the air scoops. So no way it would fit me, how did Yamaha get it so wrong?
@@ratsausage in 2 days your knees would have adjusted.....i have one for 5 yeats now....super bike.
Totally different bike...
I'll pass .... 2014/2015 is the ultimate sport/cruiser.
I think I'll be just fine with my VTX 1800 that I'm about to buy for a steal of a price. Well... sort of. The guy is only asking $4k, but its market value is around 5500, and he also upgraded it with a mid range dyno tune, big K&N intake filter and Vance & Hines pipes. She sounds SUPER mean!
I have the vtx 1800f and the 2014 valkyrie.. the valkyrie has way more power and handles amazing in the twisties..the vtx is more for a light to light monster
no gloves?
How do I get that bike
Pick these up for 7k used now. Not very many out there though.
Is it Busa fast? I rode one for 62000 miles
#Honda makes bikes for fun & enjoy the riding. Vmax has more power but can't relate to your riding enjoyment then a valk
Hondas are awesome!
I loved my old Honda! CSR750. So fun!!
Customer Service Representative?
Isnt this pretty much a goldwing with everything removed?
Frank Last yes
Sporter...... Yes
I get mine tomorrow. Blue $10,125 out the door 14000 miles. 2014
Thank you for the words of wisdom.
_You keep riding through those neighborhoods, sooner or later you're bound to run over someone's Bischon Frize._
I have rode the B-King SAF but very uncomfortable.
A pair of Gloves and a Jacket would be nice and good for you!!!
The original Valkyrie was better looking but this is the performer
True!
If you're into old-school motorcycles, yea.
I like how he puts a Bible verse in every video
Cool how you where going to floor it gotta a gut feeling.... next thing you know police cruiser
How does the Valkyrie compare to the Triumph Rocket III?
Th3Grimmi been waiting a long time definitely best bike I have ever downed
The Rocket III is straight-line faster, but can't touch the Valkyrie for handling with those 6 cylinders way down low in the frame. Can't really go wrong with either bike, IMHO.
Valkyrie has twice as many cylinders, so it's twice as good.
Nice. But I just cant seem to want to part with my 06 Triumph Rocket 3. Sounds like a turbo diesel with the D&D pipes on it.
+Ron Sabbie you got the roadster or the tourer ?
Rocket classic.
How tall are you and how was that windscreen?
Schmidt McGready I am 6'4 330 pounds and this is a comfortable bike. What I have read that short wind screen is more for looks but they do have higher ones out there that are easy to install.
Perfect bike. Freight train power, that can be ridden civilized.
Best bike I’ve ever had and I’ve had many!
A Goldwing without the saddlebags. A Goldwing Tour without the saddlebags or seatback.
Great review! Love my Winged Beast!
Looks like my suzuki b- king and roadking had a baby i need this bike
*What a sound man!*
"And the rune, I've never seen one..." soon my friend soon
fast huh . Sounds like ya never rode a 4 cylinder super bike off the assembly line in the late 70s and 80s , xs11 GPZ1000 KZ 1000 KZ 1300 YA you would take off from start and theyed be 4 blocks ahead a ya in that block wth .
Did i miss the 0-60?
Love, love, love! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
vmax?
I ride a VTX 1800 f and I bet this would smoke it. Zero thumping like my V Twin.
How'd you like your 1800? I've got a 1300 and am going to look at a 1800N today.
@@theinquiringengineer The brakes are way better than the 1300 and it's fuel injected. The 1300 sounds better with the single pin crank tho. It's a high powered monster you'd love. 😀
i'm torn on weather or not to sell mine...i can't afford two bikes. :( :( :( :( .
Few yrs ago I was in a Honda store, looking right at one, my wife didn't need to know anything about it, one look and she said "NO"
Your wife picks out your bikes for you?
yea you shouldn't be riding bud, i would start suggest that you start saving your money for the balls removal surgery. Also make sure you buy yourself a KIA Soul for next car.
Before you know it your wife will be booking your next family vacation to the BBC resort
So, when did your wife schedule your vasectomy?
Hey bud I've been watching you for a.year and and a half. Matter of fact I bought a Vulcan s 650 on your suggestion to check it out and I love it. What I don't understand is that you either talking about a beginner bike an intermediate bike or big giant Cruiser. But thanks like cars people like big cars little cars small cars some people like to drive semis. I like my bike because it's just about its traffic it's intermediate it's got a little bit of go to it it's comfortable as hell twisties of Grey all that but that's my preference. But a lot of these logs make it sound like if your not an intermediate don't buy this if you're not a middle don't buy that and if you're not you know you should just go big people should just get what they want and feel comfortable with and have fun with. Keep up the good work keep up the good work.